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Easy 10-Minute Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Better Than Store-Bought)

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Stop buying bottled sauce. You can make this superior homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch in just 10 minutes using simple pantry staples. It creates a thick, sticky glaze perfect for chicken, salmon, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the ingredients together until the brown sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce mixture.
  5. Continue to whisk constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens significantly and becomes glossy.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat immediately. It will thicken more as it cools.
  7. Use this sauce immediately as a glaze or marinade, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, use 1.5 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of 1 tablespoon.
  • This sauce works perfectly as a savory marinade for chicken or beef before grilling or baking.
  • To make this a vegan teriyaki sauce, confirm your soy sauce does not contain animal products (most standard soy sauces are vegan).
  • Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/easy-homemade-teriyaki-sauce/

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